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Doncaster's director of rugby Dean Richards. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Tagutu helps Doncaster Knights stun champions Worcester Warriors
Doncaster Knights 36 Worcester Warriors 27 Doncaster’s triumph at Castle Park against the champions, who lost for the first time this season, was thoroughly d...

Doncaster Knights captain Telusa Veainu (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'A strong league': And Doncaster Knights are braced for its toughest test

Short-term help: Fly-half Tom Curtis of Sale Sharks has come in on a temporary basis to ease the strain on Dean Richards' "skinny" Doncaster Knights squad.

How Dean Richards plans to weather upcoming storm at Doncaster Knights

Doncaster's Tom Curtis crossed the tryline and kicked three conversions against Coventry (Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

'We shot ourselves in the foot' laments Richards after Doncaster Knights loss

Doncaster Knights earned a thumping win at Ampthill (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights turn tables to thrash unbeaten Champ Rugby upstarts

Diving over: Alex Dolly will spearhead the Doncaster Knights attack against Ampthill today.

Doncaster Knights are now the underdogs when they go to Ampthill

Alex Dolly peels off the back of a scrum for Doncaster in their win over Hartpury.

'Hate it when they tinker' - Dean Richards on the Champ Rugby rule change

Full focus: Alex Dolly gets ready to roll the ball into a scrum for Doncaster Knights in their Champ Rugby victory over Hartpury.

Dean Richards hails Doncaster Knights' defence after second-half shutdown

Scrum-half Alex Dolly was one of a number of players who reverted to a part-time contract to stay at Doncaster Knights for the 2026/27 Champ Rugby season.

"I would" - Dean Richards gives verdict on Doncaster Knights' hybrid model

NEW ERA: Dean Richards hopes his arriving as Doncaster Knights' new director of rugby can help produce a better campaign in Champ Rugby this season. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Dean Richards on the potential of Doncaster Knights and their Prem ambitions

Dean Richards, former Newcastle Falcons Director of Rugby, has been appointed into that position by Doncaster Knights (Picture: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Richards appointment a step towards Prem as Doncaster seek investment

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Back in the game: Dean Richards during his time at Newcastle Falcons. He has been appointed DoR at Doncaster. (Picture: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Knights hire former Lions player and Tigers coach Dean Richards

Tololima Savaiinaea playing in New Zealand has joined Doncaster Knights. (Picture: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights busy in transfer market despite lack of head coach

GONE: Doncaster Knights head coach Darren Fearn has moved to Newcastle Red Bulls as transition coach. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Doncaster assessing coaching options as Fearn exits

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Doncaster Knights' scrum-half Alex Dolly scored two tries in the win over Nottingham Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights finish on high ahead of busy summer rebuild

Staying put: Doncaster Knights' Ryan Olowofela in action earlier this season. Along with his twin brother Jordan, both from Hull, he has signed on for another season at Castle Park.

Doncaster Knights to begin inquest after "disappointing" Champ Rugby season

On target: Doncaster Knights' Connor Edwards crossed the tryline in the team's Champ Rugby win at Caldy.

Doncaster Knights win but play-off race is run

Josh Bainbridge has re-signed for next season with Doncaster Knights.

'Positive direction': Josh Bainbridge backs Doncaster Knights' hybrid future

Doncaster Knights Ben Murphy is returning for a fifth season (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Knights plot fresh start with three new signings after lost season

Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn still believes despite the drubbing at Ampthill. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights' futures on the line after Ampthill drubbing
Head coach Darren Fearn concedes futures are on the line when Doncaster Knights return to Castle Park tonight, desperate to restore the fans’ faith after a lost season for the ambitious Champ Rugby club.
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TOUGH BLOW: Doncaster Knights' Ryan Olowofela was forced off injured in Saturday's Champ Rugby defeat to leaders Ealing Trailfinders. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights' home advantage counts for nothing against Ealing

Watching brief: Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn is concerned about only the present rather than the chase for the top six.

Doncaster v Ealing: "We're not good when we look too far ahead"

Don't dream it's over: Prem Ruggby will be a closed shop from next season (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rotherham Titans chief heartbroken as RFU finally pulls up Prem Rugby drawbridge

Doncaster Knights have been battling to get into the Prem for the last decade. (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

RFU to pull drawbridge up, cutting off promotion hope for Doncaster

Prem bound: Joe Jones has got his move to the top flight but how will Doncaster Knights replace him.

Doncaster Knights finally hit a turning point in their season

Catch me if you can: Doncaster's Telusa Veainu scored a length-of-the-field try in the rout of Bedford. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights cut loose to show damage they're capable of inflicting

Doncaster Knights head coach Darren Fearn. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights players praised for response to major change at club

GOOD DAY: Doncaster Knights' head coach Darren Fearn. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Margetts hat-trick gives Knights sniff of play-offs

FUTURE PLANS: Doncaster Knights' head coach Darren Fearn. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Doncaster Knights head coach Darren Fearn gives verdict on club's hybrid future

Doncaster's Rhys Tait takes on Cambridge's Ben Adams in Champ Rugby (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Knights' Prem ambition remains despite drop from full-time and halving of budget

Doncaster Knights have made a bold decision (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights make shock decision over Prem Rugby ambitions
Doncaster Knights are scaling back from a full-time operation to a hybrid model as the realities of chasing a Premiership existence once again bite hard for a Yorkshire rugby club.
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Doncaster Knights director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights winning race for promotion off the pitch, but miles off on it

Looking at it differently: Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Ambitious Doncaster Knights ignoring grim Champ Rugby table - for now

Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Darren Fearn praises Doncaster Knights' mentality after kick-starting season

Happier now: Steve Boden in his final few weeks as Doncaster Knights director of rugby back in 2024. He's got a lot more reason to smile now, nearly two years on. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Steve Boden on life after Doncaster and Champ Rugby's never-ending conundrum

OVER THE LINE: Telusa Veainu scored a try in a 33-33 draw against Hartpury. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights' late leveller and Titans' maintain title push

View from above: Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn has strengthened his coaching staff. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights bolster coaching ranks with a familiar name

Doncaster Knights' Russell Bennett (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Russell Bennett the hero as Doncaster Knights scrape past Coventry

No alarm: Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn talks to his players ahead of the win over Cambridge earlier this season. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights not panicking despite stuttering start to Champ Rugby season

Fearn will not tolerate repeat of Doncaster Knights disappointment

TOUGH START: Doncaster Knights' head coach Darren Fearn. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights lacking consistency required to make play-offs

HOME BOOST: Doncaster Knights host Chinoor looking for their third win from six games in Champ Rugby. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Crowd can prove big help as Knights aim high

Doncaster's head coach Darren Fearn returns to Bedford Blues tonight (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Bedford v Doncaster: Knights out to end hoodoo on Halloween

Off the mark: Doncaster's Rhys Tait celebrates his try against Cambridge the last time the Knights were at Castle Park, their first win of the season. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster v Worcester: Champ Rugby heavyweights yet to fire on all cylinders

Doncaster Knights' Jasper McGuire in action, filling in at the No 8 position

McGuire backed to continue in key role as Doncaster welcome Champ heavyweights

Doncaster's Telusa Veainu runs in his side's opening try against Cambridge (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster Knights shrug off sluggish start to get off mark in Champ Rugby

Ben Murphy leads his Doncaster Knights team off.

Doncaster Knights captain Ben Murphy trusting his instincts

Window of opportunity: Doncaster's Jordan Olowofela races in to score against Coventry last season. Both teams are among the favourites as the new Champ Rugby season kicks-off. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Why Doncaster Knights could be given two-year window to claim Prem Rugby spot

Man in the middle: Darren Fearn, centre, with the coaching staff and players of Doncaster Knights who he will lead in the 2025/26 Champ Rugby season.

Darren Fearn on route to top job and realising Doncaster's Premiership ambition

Ex Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks and Bedford Blues prop Darren Fearn is the new head coach of Doncaster Knights. He is pictured holding a training session at his local Scarborough RUFC (Picture: Andy Stanning)

'I guarantee we will play our game': New Doncaster Knights coach makes vow

Joe Ford has left his position as head coach of Doncaster Knights (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'A solid foundation': Joe Ford leaves Doncaster Knights for Sale Sharks role

LEADING MAN: Doncaster's Alex Dolly scored a try and two conversions in the 29-19 win at Ampthill. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights secure third spot while Yorkshire book Twickenham final

Doncaster's Telusa Veainu scored a stunning solo try in the win over Cornish Pirates (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Doncaster 35 Cornish 15: Telusa Veianu inspires a ninth win in a row

Doncaster's Jordan Olowofela races in to score against Coventry in the Championship last Saturday. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'We need more central funding': Doncaster chief Lloyd on Champ Rugby rebrand

Doncaster's Jordan Olowofela races in to score against Coventry last Saturday in the Championship. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Champ Rugby rebrand brings jeopardy but still no certainty over promotion

GOING OVER: Doncaster Knights' Jordan Olowofela races in to score against Coventry to the delight of the home fans. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights show their powers of recovery to extend winning run

Doncaster Knights Ollie Fox. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Proud Yorkshire lad Ollie Fox commits to Doncaster Knights' promotion push

Doncaster Knights Alex Dolly kicks a penalty (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights set the record straight with destruction of Chinnor

Doncaster Knights announced the re-signing of Zach Kerr for next season this week (Picture: John Ashton / Doncaster Knights)

'Castle Park lights don't go off': Doncaster seek revenge after light-gate

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